MOTORCYCLE – Permit / License

What do I need to bring to renew my motorcycle license or permit?

A valid Kentucky driver’s license/intermediate permit. A renewal can be taken care of in our Covington or Independence locations.

How do I get a motorcycle permit?

NOTE: While it is not required, it is suggested that you obtain a permit BEFORE taking any equivalence courses. A course may ONLY take the place of the road test, therefore you still need to hold your permit for the allotted time before you can use the course certification to obtain your license.

Visit our Independence location at 1655 Delaware crossing to complete all steps for the permit process. Our Driver’s License office as well as the Kentucky State Police testing facility are in the same location behind the old Kroger in Independence on the loading dock side of the building.

IF YOU HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE BRING IN THE FOLLOWING:

Under 18: You must have ALL documents listed

A valid Kentucky driver’s license/intermediate permit

and

Birth Certificate (Original or State Certified with the raised embossed seal)

and

Applicants for a motorcycle license permit who are under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian with a valid Kentucky drivers license or State ID, who is willing to assume the responsibility imposed by KRS 186.590 by signing the application for a license. This is true even if the parent or guardian has already signed the application allowing the minor to drive a moped or automobile.

18 and Over: You must have ALL documents listed

A valid Kentucky driver’s license/intermediate permit

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE THEN YOU MUST BRING IN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

Under 18: You must have ALL documents listed

Birth Certificate (Original or State Certified with the raised embossed seal)

and

Social Security Card (Not Laminated)

and

School Verification Form (your school should have them available. Home schooled students may obtain these forms from the school district office where they reside)

and

The Parent/Guardian must provide their valid Kentucky Driver’s License or State ID to verify identity and the applicants address if the applicant lives with the Parent/Guardian. If the applicant does not share a residence with the parent/guardian; mail postmarked or dated within the last 90 days with the applicants name will be required. Applicants under the age of 18 MUST HAVE a parent or guardian to sign the application. Guardianship papers are required for any person not listed as a parent on the applicant’s birth certificate.

and

Applicants for a motorcycle license permit who are under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who is willing to assume the responsibility imposed by KRS 186.590 by signing the application for a license. This is true even if the parent or guardian has already signed the application allowing the minor to drive a moped or automobile.

18 and Over: You must have ALL documents listed

Birth Certificate (Original or State Certified with the raised embossed seal)

and

Social Security Card (Not Laminated)

and

Mail, dated within the last 90 days, with the applicants name will be required.

If a driver completes an approved motorcycle safety course, a motorcycle license can be issued without the applicant having to complete a skills test. IN ALL CASES, HOWEVER, APPLICANTS OVER 21 MUST HOLD THE MOTORCYCLE PERMIT FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE A MOTORCYCLE LICENSE CAN BE ISSUED. Applicants under the age of 21 who hold their motorcycle permit must wait for 180 calendar days before taking their motorcycle skills test or presenting course equivalency.